You can dial into OAHOW meetings for free. They are based on the AA steps of recovery and there are critical weight losses in the meetings ie. some people have lost 125 pounds. It is on the internet under the acronym i gave you. I lost a lot of weight 4 years ago using it. It is a strict program and uses the same vehicles that Harvey Booker uses like weighing and measuring, recording your food, going to a meeting (telephone meeting), Hooking up with other members for sharing, They do ask for a voluntary donation if you get going in the program which would be a mere pittance compared to $400. You choose a sponsor whom you phone every day and commit your food to and there are writing assignments. it isn't easy but is worthwhile. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.